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age-related macular degeneration
New bionic eye moving towards human trials
The latest hurdle that was jumped for the implantable device was the successful implantation in sheep.
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New therapy being developed to help reverse vision loss
Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a new technique of injecting healthy cells into eyes affected by vision loss due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or retinitis pigme...
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Damaging DNA buildup in eyes of those with macular degeneration can lead to blindness
A recent study was published in the journal Science Advances which sheds light on how a build-up of damaging DNA in the eyes of people with macular degeneration can lead to blindness.
age-related macular degeneration
Cell Transplants for Macular Degeneration
Currently, there are no FDA-approved treatments available to treat dry AMD. Lineage Cell Therapeutics is currently conducting a clinical trial on its newest cell transplant product developed to tre...
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Failure of immune system linked to macular degeneration
Researchers from the Queen Mary University of London have found that age-related macular degeneration is potentially caused by the failure of at least one of five proteins to regulate the immune s...
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Researchers looking at HTRA1 protein as factor in AMD
A research team at the University of Utah found that low levels of a protein known as HTRA1 could be a trigger for the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in specific individuals.
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New Anti-VEGF treatment has positive results in first clinical trial
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals recently announced results of the Phase 1 clinical trial of their new wet age-related macular degeneration treatment, EYP-1901.
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Port Delivery System therapy looking for FDA approval
The new device offers a continuous therapeutic dose of ranibizumab to the eye in place of regular eye injections.
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Many vision loss supplements do not fulfill label claims
With so many consumers looking towards macular degeneration supplements to help stop the progression of the vision-robbing disease, it's important that they know that what they are reading on the l...